All public libraries are committed to providing services to schools within their service area boundaries. Below is a listing of U-46 and private schools that Gail Borden Public Library serves. For convenience, we have added the U-46 schools served by our public library colleagues. For more information about services to schools, please contact the appropriate public library.
Gail Borden Public Library District
Abbott Middle School
Century Oaks Elementary School
Channing Elementary School
Clinton Elementary School
Coleman Elementary School
Creekside Elementary School
DREAM Academy
Einstein Academy
Elgin Academy
Elgin High School
Elgin Math and Science Academy Charter School
Ellis Middle School
Fox Meadow Elementary School
Fox Valley Lutheran High School
Garfield Elementary School
Harriet Gifford Elementary School
Harvest Christian Academy
Highland Elementary School
Hillcrest Elementary School
Hilltop Elementary School
Huff Elementary School
Illinois Park Center for Early Learning
Kenyon Woods Middle School
Kimball Middle School
Larkin High School
Larsen Middle School
Lincoln Elementary School
Lord’s Park Elementary School
Lowrie Elementary School
McKinley Elementary School
Nature Ridge Elementary School
Otter Creek Elementary School
Prairie Knolls Middle School
Prairieview Elementary School
Ronald D.O’Neal Elementary School
South Elgin High School
St. Edward Catholic Preparatory Academy
St. Edward Central Catholic High School
St. John's Lutheran School and Preschool
St. Mary School
St. Thomas More Catholic School
Summit School, Inc.
Timber Trails Elementary School
Westminster Christian School
Washington Elementary School
Willard Elementary School
Poplar Creek Public Library District
[U-46 schools only]
Canton Middle School
Glenbrook Elementary School
Hanover Countryside Elementary School
Heritage Elementary School
Horizon Elementary School
Laurel Hill Elementary School
Oakhill Elementary School
Ontarioville Elementary School
Parkwood Elementary School
Ridge Circle Elementary School
Streamwood High School
Sunnydale Elementary School
Tefft Middle School
Bartlett Public Library District
[U-46 schools only]
Bartlett Elementary School
Bartlett High School
Centennial Elementary School
Eastview Middle School
Hawk Hollow Elementary School
Independence Center for Early Learning
Liberty Elementary School
Prairieview Elementary School
Sycamore Trails Elementary School
Wayne Elementary School
Carol Stream Public Library
[U-46 schools only]
Spring Trail Elementary School
Diversity Resources
Online Resources
Africa Access - a website expanding perspectives on Africa, book by book
American Indians in Children's Literature Blog - a blog providing critical perspective and analysis of indigenous peoples in children's and young adult books, the school curriculum, popular culture, and society
The Brown Bookshelf - A blog discussing and promoting children's literature written by African Americans
Disability in Kidlit - Reviews, guests posts, and discussion about the portrayal of disabilityes in Middle Grade and Young Adult fiction. This blog is no longer updated, but the previous posts are beneficial
Latin@s in KidLit - A blog discussing and promoting children's literature written "about, for, and/or by Latin@s"
Lee & Low Books - The largest multicultural children's book publisher in the United States
We Need Diverse Books: Where to Find Diverse Books - The We Need Diverse Books campaign maintains this resource and links to sites that highlight children's literature about African-Americans, American Indians, Latinos, persons with disabilities, Muslims, LGBTQIA persons, and more
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U-46 Multicultural Shelf on African-American History and Culture Retired teachers and school librarians have worked together with Gail Borden staff to create the U-46 Multicultural Shelf on African-American History and Culture. This list includes books for elementary-school readers that:
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Individual books have been mapped to specific grade levels and essential questions. Fountas and Pinnell levels are also listed when available. You can view the entire Multicultural Bookshelf online or select a specific grade level to view: |
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To find more books for all ages, try doing an advanced search with the term African as a subject. Once you get a list of results, you can use the options on the left side to narrow down your search results to DVDs, puppets, books in Spanish, books in the teen section, or other types of materials.
Questions? Comments?
If you would like more assistance in locating materials for use in your classroom, please contact the Youth Help Desk at (847) 429-4685.
General Parent Resources
Getting a Gail Borden Library Card
Museum Adventure Pass Information
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Birth - PreK Parent Resources
Every child is born ready to learn and there are a few simple things parents can do to help. Click here to see short tips that will get your child ready for success in school and in life.
About the Early Learning Center
One Thousand Books Before Kindergarten
U-46 Give Me Five! program: Learn simple things you can do to get your child ready for kindergarten.
Welcome Baby: The first step in supporting your baby's early literacy development.
Kindergarten-8th Grade Parent Resources
Child Care Options for Children Ages 5 and Older
Find Books by Reading Level (Fountas and Pinnell)
Live Homework Help from Tutor.com
Area Preschool and Childcare Agencies
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